Rufous-naped Lark

[Eric Landsberg]

Rufous-naped Lark
(Mirafra africana)
Rietvlei Nature Reserve

Shutter Speed: 1/2500
Aperture: f/5.6
ISO: 400

[Daniel Cadieux]

Nice timing, and the image seems to have turned out good and sharp. The slightly open bill is neat, bonus points for that :-) More canvas above (and then a bit left for balance) would improve the comp. A slightly better head angle would have been too good to be true, but considering all else I'd be extrememly pleased with this in my files!

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Great takeoff pose, details, perch and BG, just a bit more space top and left.

[Fabs Forns]

Great catch! Love the detail and clean BG, and agree on the space issue. Good reflexes to capture the peak of the action.

[Philip Pietri]

Wowsers. This image is inspirational - I'd love to start working with smaller birds. I agree more room at the top would be nice but the action and sharpness is phenomenal.

[Tony Whitehead]

Lovely sharpness and launching pose against that smooth BG. Agree re more room left and top. Well done.